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Position Purpose

Facilities Management is an exceptionally talented team built from a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service, and teamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride in supporting the mission of the University and Facilities Management âœWe Care❠principle values.

The Planner provides both long and short-term campus development studies, project feasibility studies, space programming, utilization analyses and facility assessments. Responsible for the development of scopes of work, budget estimates, and project schedules for proposed University building and landscape projects.

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelorâ™s (or Masterâ™s) degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related field and 8-12 yearsâ™ experience in facilities or campus planning and/or architecture; or Masterâ™s degree in related field and 6-10 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Experience in a University setting or a similarly large and diverse organization is preferred. 

• Significant experience developing project programs and cost estimates. 

• Proven experience with MS Office and AutoCAD and Google suite platforms.

• Experience using project management tools to track milestones in the project lifecycle

• Experience with Revit, In-Design and other graphic software preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. 

• Proven ability to handle and resolve issues with insight and diplomacy.

• Working knowledge of technical building systems (e.g. envelope, structural, mechanical) and codes.

• Space data visualization skills a plus. 

• Excellent written, verbal, collaboration and communication skills, to work with all levels of staff.

• Demonstrated commitment and responsiveness to internal customer needs.

• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Additional physical demands and working conditions:

This position is classified as hybrid eligible.

Background Check: Criminal and Education

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a personâ™s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

About Brown University

Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.

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